

Model Year | 2011 | 2024 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 563 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 68 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,034 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,029 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 991 mm | -214 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 515 L | -147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,356 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,486 L | 11 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Explorer.